Shloka 5.64.14

अङ्गद-प्रत्यागमनम् — Angada’s Return and the Confirmation of Sītā’s Discovery

Devanagari script

सर्वे यथा मां वक्ष्यन्ति समेत्य हरियूथपाः।तथास्मि कर्ता कर्तव्ये भवद्भिः परवानहम्।।।।

Transliteration

sarve yathā māṃ vakṣyanti sametya hariyūthapāḥ | tathāsmi kartā kartavye bhavadbhiḥ paravān aham ||

Translation

As all the leaders of the monkey-troops, assembled together, instruct me, so shall I act in what must be done; in this duty I am guided by your counsel.

Context

Angada said to the vanara troops assembled, "Tell me what we have to do. I shall act as you wish.

Characters & Entities

• Angada
• Hariyūthapāḥ (troop leaders)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma in leadership includes consultation and humility—acting for the common good by honoring collective counsel rather than ego.

What is the narrative situation?

Angada invites the assembled leaders to advise him on the next course of action.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

Humility and cooperative leadership (saṅghātmaka-naya).